(Contract) Account Director

We are looking for an outstanding Ad Sales Account Director to join our team in New York on a contract basis. This is a 7 month contract with the possibility of extension/full time. We’re looking for someone with a proven record of revenue generation and a deep interest and passion for online media and innovation. We want someone who loves our product and knows how to sell creative solutions for clients and partners. You should be confident without ever being arrogant and you work hard, but know how to have fun. Above all, your work will impact the way the world experiences music.

Focus on brand sell, educating and inspiring our clients to use Spotify to enhance their business

Meet and exceed advertising revenue goals

Attend weekly and monthly sales meetings as required

Represent Spotify at events and serve as a brand ambassador

Manage activity using salesforce.com

Work from our office in New York

Who you are:

You have a Bachelor’s degree

You have 6+ years of experience in a media agency/online sales role

You have knowledge of online and offline media and have the ability to be creative with audio and digital client solutions

You have strong negotiation skills and the ability to present effectively and close the deal

You have the ability to build a pipeline and proven track record of exceeding goals

You have dexterity in creating reports and presentations using Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.

You have a deep understanding of digital ecosystem

You are a team player, smart, adapt well with change and have a positive attitude

You are able to work in a fast-paced, exciting environment and across external and internal teams to deliver creative, fresh campaigns

You are able to start ASAP in a contract role

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users and our creators. This is something we value deeply and we encourage everyone to come be a part of changing the way the world listens to music.